[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2505-E2506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING MR. KEVIN LEE MITCHEM OF MATHEWS COUNTY, VIRGINIA

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 2009

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Kevin 
Lee Mitchem. Kevin Mitchem was a proud Mathews County resident and a 
fervent supporter of public education, and he was committed to lending 
his time and knowledge to youth in the community. Kevin was a devoted 
husband to his beloved wife, Sara, and a dedicated father to their two 
children, Rachel and Daniel.
  As the owner of Mitchem Seafood, Kevin was a staunch supporter of 
watermen and the seafood industry. At the time of his passing, Kevin 
Mitchem was the Chairman of the Mathews County Board of Supervisors and 
prior to the chairmanship, he served for twelve years as a board 
member. Additionally, he served on the Middle Peninsula Planning 
District Commission.
  Kevin was deeply involved in his community and dedicated much of his 
time and effort to serve the residents of Matthews County. He helped 
coach Mathews County Little League Baseball, Youth Basketball, High 
School Junior Varsity Girls Basketball, and Junior Varsity Baseball. 
Mr. Mitchem was a strong supporter of community youth programs and he 
was instrumental in purchasing and renovating a facility for the senior 
citizens of Mathews County.
  Furthermore, Kevin was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Oriental #20 
A.F. & A.M. of Mathews County, the Scottish Rite Temple of Newport 
News, and the Tidewater Shrine Club. Kevin was also an avid sports fan. 
He was a lifelong fan of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins.
  Kevin Lee Mitchem will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He 
touched so many people's lives and the work that he did for his

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community will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with his 
family and friends.

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